Mutations - This senior biology lesson begins with an overview of what a mutation is, then dives into the four main small-scale mutations - missense, nonsense, silent, and frameshift and includes real-life diseases associated with each. The lesson then goes into large-scale mutations, specifically, amplification, chromosomal translocation, and trinucleotide repeat expansion. The presentation concludes by discussing mutagens including what they are and how they can lead to mutations. The lesson is very in-depth and includes many pictures and diagrams so that your students will gain a better understanding of the concepts.

This lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions), THREE embedded videos, a student lesson handout as a document, two student worksheets, and a 4-question exit ticket.

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In Order, the Lesson Covers:

• Mutations overview
• Small-scale mutations
• Missense mutations
• Nonsense mutations
• Silent mutations
• Frameshift mutations
• Large-scale mutations
• Causes of Genetic Mutations
• Mutagens

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Included in the lesson package is:

• The teacher version of the presentation
• The student version of the presentation
• THREE embedded videos
• Two student worksheets
• An auto-graded Exit Ticket and a separate quiz with an answer key
• Student lesson handout

The student version of the presentation contains multiple blanks that need to be filled in throughout the lesson. These blanks are conveniently underlined and bolded on the teacher copy. I have found this to be the most effective means of keeping my students engaged and active without having them write everything out. This also leaves more time for discussion and activities.

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Google and Distance Learning Ready

• This lesson includes both Office and Google formats for ALL resources. The presentation is in PowerPoint and Google Slides while all documents contain Word and Google Doc versions.
• Your resource is perfect for distance learning and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom as I've included a link that will automatically create a copy of the resources and put them directly into your Google Drive with one click.
• Purchase --> Open --> Click --> Assign to your students

Having both options allows you to use either without worrying about formatting issues as all the work has already been done for you. It safeguards you in case your department or school decides to go Google 100% and allows you as well as your students to access everything no matter where you are or what kind of equipment is being used.

Exit Ticket

Included in your package is an Exit Ticket which can be directly accessed from the last Google Slide. Additionally, your purchase will create a copy of the Google Form Exit Ticket which you can edit to meet your class needs.

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Additional Molecular Genetics Lessons Can be Found Below. Each resource in addition to many activities can also be found within my Molecular Genetics Unit.

• Lesson 1 - Genetic Material
• Lesson 2 - DNA Replication and Repair
• Lesson 3 - DNA Organization and Aging
• Lesson 4 - Transcription - Protein Synthesis
• Lesson 5 - Translation - Protein Synthesis
• Lesson 6 - Mutations
• Lesson 7 - Genetic Engineering and Gene Therapy
• Lesson 8 - Genetic Disorders, Screening, and Therapy
• Lesson 9 - PCR and Gel Electrophoresis

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